Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and long-term development of software companies for vertical markets, has today announced the acquisition of 100% of Chalco, a software platform for managing the entire content and product information lifecycle, belonging to Hyphen-Group
The transaction marks Valsoft’s entry into the content operations market, a fast-growing sector that is acquiring increasing importance for the development of organizations in the era of artificial intelligence, and raises to more than 20 the number of sectors in which Valsoft operates.
The acquisition has been completed by TAG Software Group through Chalco Technologies Srl ("Chalco Technologies"), a newly established company 100% owned by Valsoft.
Chalco was developed within Hyphen-Group, an Italian company with more than 25 years of activity in the content operations market, with offices in Affi (Verona), Milan and Lugano (Switzerland), and a client portfolio that includes some of the world’s leading luxury and retail brands.
The central platform centralizes, organizes and distributes content and product information through an integrated set of solutions designed for different business teams, from product development to B2B and B2C sales, the marketing, e-commerce and the digital historical archive.
Hyphen-Group, which will now be called Hyphen-Integration, will continue to be the exclusive partner for the distribution, consulting and implementation of Chalco in Italy and Switzerland.
As part of the transaction, Stefano Righetti, previously in charge of Hyphen-Group, takes on the position of CEO of Chalco Technologies and will lead its development and international expansion.
"The Hyphen team has developed with Chalco a solid product in the area of content operations and has consolidated a loyal customer portfolio in Italy and Switzerland within the luxury and retail sectors. It is exactly the kind of team and technology that we choose to support with a long-term perspective, providing them with our resources and our international network to accelerate its growth," stated Aidin Mohsenin, Inversiones partner of TAG Software Group.
"Begin a new stage of growth for Chalco. Content operations play an increasingly important role in the activity of organizations, and the arrival of artificial intelligence only accelerates this trend. To face this new stage, we needed the right partner. At Valsoft, we found the specialization and the international network we were looking for, but, above all, the same long-term growth vision that has always guided the development of the platform", said Stefano Righetti, CEO of Chalco Technologies.
Chalco Technologies will retain the team and the entrepreneurial culture that have driven its growth over the past 25 years.
As part of the Valsoft ecosystem, the company will be integrated into TAG Software Group, one of Valsoft's decentralized operating entities, and will benefit from shared specialized know-how, operational support, and a long-term investment perspective.
Valsoft had internal representation from David Felicissimo (General Counsel), Oliver Gray (Deputy General Counsel, International Mergers and Acquisitions) and Elisa Marcon (Senior Corporate Legal Assistant), as well as external advice from Chiomenti. Hyphen-Group had the assistance of Madison Corporate Finance and Studio Legale Giacopuzzi. Loomish acted as personal advisor to Stefano Righetti.
About Chalco Technologies
Based in Milan and Affi (Verona), Chalco Technologies is the 100% owned company of Valsoft that develops and distributes Chalco internationally.
Chalco is a proprietary software platform that integrates workflows, content, and product information into a coherent and interoperable business ecosystem for the centralization, management, and distribution of Product Digital Identity (Digital Product Identity), that is, the most complete and up-to-date digital version of the physical product, throughout its entire lifecycle, from design to historical archive.
For more information, visit: www.chalco.tech
About TAG Software Group
TAG Software Group acquires, improves, and develops essential software companies for the operations of its clients.
As part of Valsoft Corporation, TAG offers a permanent environment for specialized software companies in vertical markets, establishing long-term collaborations that protect the legacy of their founders, employees, and clients.
Through its decentralized model and its internal experience in mergers and acquisitions, technology, artificial intelligence, marketing and operations, TAG helps companies drive new growth opportunities, access new markets, and better and on a larger scale serve their customers.
For more information, visit: www.tagsoftwaregroup.com
About Valsoft
Valsoft acquires and develops software companies for vertical markets that offer essential solutions for the operations of their respective specialized industries.
Valsoft’s strategy consists of long-term investing, allowing companies to benefit from specialized knowledge worldwide, shared best practices, and a decentralized structure that enables them to preserve their entrepreneurial spirit while achieving sustainable growth.
For more information, visit: www.valsoftcorp.com